Today at the Zoo

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Demonstrations and Shows

Today, November 19

Sunday, November 25

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Animal Adventures

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.

Animal Adventures

10:15 am - 10:30 am

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Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.

Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

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Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia
Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.

Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

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Tomistoma Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

Tomistoma Exhibit
Join us as keepers share insight on our resident Tomistomas near the LAIR.

Tomistoma Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

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Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

Hippo Encounter

Hippo Encounter

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

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Animals & You

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

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Campfire Stories

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

California Condor Rescue Zone
Gather ‘round the (pretend) campfire and join us for an interactive story time featuring condors and their animal friends.

Campfire Stories

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

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Tasmanian Devil Feeding

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Tasmanian Devil Exhibit

Tasmanian Devils are social feeders. Watch as keepers simulate their natural feeding behaviors and make sure to listen carefully as they make some pretty surprising sounds!

Tasmanian Devil Feeding

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

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Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.

Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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Otter Talk

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.

Otter Talk

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Today, November 19

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Good Morning Gorillas

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Campo Gorilla Reserve
Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.

Good Morning Gorillas

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

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Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia
Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.

Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

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Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

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Exploration Station (South America)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.

Exploration Station (South America)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, November 20

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Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.

Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

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Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.

Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

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Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

View All Events

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

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Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.

Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, November 21

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Good Morning Gorillas

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Campo Gorilla Reserve
Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.

Good Morning Gorillas

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

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Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia
Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.

Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

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Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.

Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

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Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

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Exploration Station (South America)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.

Exploration Station (South America)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, November 22

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Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.

Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

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Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.

Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

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Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

View All Events

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

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Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.

Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

View All Events

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Friday, November 23

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Good Morning Gorillas

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Campo Gorilla Reserve
Gorillas go through a morning routine just like we do. Get to know our gorillas and learn about their behavior from one of our education specialists.

Good Morning Gorillas

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

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Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia
Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.

Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

View All Events

Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.

Otter Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

View All Events

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

View All Events

World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

View All Events

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

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Exploration Station (South America)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whether using binoculars to see small details, joining our education specialists in nature journaling, investigating animal tracks, studying teeth, examining poop, leaves or anything in between, we’re going to slow things down so we can actually “see” our world.

Exploration Station (South America)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

View All Events

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday, November 24

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Animal Adventures

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Come meet some of our amazing ambassador animals and the people who care for them! Test your skills of observation as you witness some of their unique behaviors and learn about how we work with them every day.

Animal Adventures

10:15 am - 10:30 am

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Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

Sea Life Cliffs
Say hello to our seals—and learn firsthand about the care they receive from their devoted keepers at the L.A. Zoo.

Seal Demonstration

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

10:45 am - 11:00 am

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Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Wasserman Family Thai Pavilion at Elephants of Asia
Watch a session with our Asian elephants and learn how zookeepers use positive reinforcement to build bonds with the elephants—and keep them healthy and safe.

Elephant Care Demonstration

11:00 am - 11:20 am

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Alligator Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

Alligator Exhibit (across from Reggie's Bistro)
Join us as keepers share insight on Reggie the Alligator.

Alligator Talk

11:30 am - 11:50 am

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Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

Hippo Encounter

Hippo Encounter

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains Exhibit
The L.A. Zoo has one of the largest chimpanzee troops in the nation. During this daily activity, an educational specialist will be on hand to chat about these great apes as they go through their midday routine.

Chimp Chat

12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

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Animals & You

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Winnick Family Children’s Zoo
You’re sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! Come eye to eye with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents—and learn all about them from specially trained volunteers.

Animals & You

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

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Campfire Stories

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

California Condor Rescue Zone
Gather ‘round the (pretend) campfire and join us for an interactive story time featuring condors and their animal friends.

Campfire Stories

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

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Walkabout Australia

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Kangaroo/ Tasmanian Devil Exhibits
You never know what you’ll encounter on an Australia Walkabout! A rotating slate of daily programs may include animal feedings, tours, and keeper talks.

Walkabout Australia

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

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Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us to explore the amazing world of birds in our aviary. You can use binoculars to view the residents up close, memorialize your observations through nature journaling, and chat with an education specialist to take your birding skills to the next level.

Exploration Station (Aviary)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Angela Collier World of Birds Theater
The World of Birds Show has been delighting audiences for nearly 40 years. This free-flight show spotlights the natural behaviors and amazing abilities of its stars.

World of Birds Show

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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Otter Talk

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Rainforest Stilt House
Learn about some of the zoo's most playful residents as they swim, slip, and slide around their exhibit.

Otter Talk

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Schedule subject to change due to weather conditions or other circumstances.

Don't Miss!

Reindeer Romp

November 16 – January 6 Real reindeer are back in town and making the L.A. Zoo their home for the holidays! Visit them in Reindeer Village daily, where you’ll also find enchanting photo ops, fascinating facts, and special entertainment on weekends.

Zoo Camp: Safari Days

November 19, 20, 21 Grab your backpack, lunch, and safari gear and join us at the Zoo for a fun-filled day of adventure. All Safari Day dates correspond to certain LAUSD unassigned days and/or holidays.

Behind the Scenes Tours

Weekends Get a fun, informative peek into how we care for the 1,400 animals and 270 species that call the Zoo home. From preparing food to designing the perfect habitat, you’ll learn the inside story in ways few ever have.

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